Friday, 20 May 2016

Kingston R.C.H.A.

Location: Frontenac County N 44 13.419 W 76 29.391
In the park, at King Street and Barrie Street.

This is the National Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Memorial, the only one of its kind in Canada dedicated exclusively to the RCHA. It was erected in 1921 by General Burstall, and then updated and re-dedicated again in 1951 by FM Lord Alexander.
The memorial consists of a large granite structure with brass plaques to honour those lost in the Great War and World War II. There are also plaques to recognize the Battle Honours of this famous regiment. The memorial is flanked by two artillery cannons from the 1800s, and fronted by a WWII 25-pounder gun which features plaques from the Royal Canadian Regiment in Korea, the PPCLI and RCR from Afghanistan.
The RCHA has been an integral part of all military actions in all wars that Canada has served. The strategic use of the artillery was a key component in the victory at Vimy Ridge, and has proudly supported our ground troops in every battle since that time.

Marker text:
Front:
1914 1919

ERECTED BY THEOFFICERS, N.C.O'S AND MEN OF THEROYAL CANDIAN HORSE ARTILLERYIN GLORIOUS MEMORY OFTHEIR COMRADES WHO FELLIN THE GREAT WAR

About Me

My goal as I travel throughout the Province of Ontario, is to photograph and document all the war memorials dedicated to the brave souls who gave their lives for their country. Lest We Forget.
I am also a modern day explorer, traveling the world in search of history, hidden treasures, abandoned buildings, monuments and interesting stories that can only be found off the beaten path. I prefer to travel by motorcycle, as there is no better way to experience the world.